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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 20, 1924)
Omaha Churches Well Equipped for Recreation Catholics Outnumber All Oth er Denominations Combined —26,000 Attend Sun day School. Of 294,382 population in 1923, 81, 500 Omahans were on the rolls of one of 161 active churches, excluding the membership of small missions af filiated with the larger liodies, accord ing to a recent church survey made by T. Earl Sulkenger, M. A., head of the department of sociology at the University of Omaha; According to observations and fig ures gathered by Prof. Sullenger, 43, 000 are Catholics, 8,500 Jews and 30, 000 are of the Protestant faith. How ever, this does not account for many whose membership is elsewhere, says Mr. Sullenger. Lutherans Numerous. Numerical count of the' various Protestant denominations shows that the greatest, number of any single de nomination are Lutherans. Next in order come Presbyterian, Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Congrega tionalists, Chrtotians, Evangelists, Latter Day Saints, Spiritualists, Uni ted Brethren, Christian Scientists, Unitarians, Adventists, Dunkards, Peoples, First Reformed and “Holy Rollers." Catholic, Episcopal and Methodist dioceses are located in Omaha. Sunday school enrollments total 26,000 children, who attend Sunday school and Bible classes regularly. Of tlie 161 churches, 34 congrega tions adhere to the rituals of the Ro man Catholic faith. Of these, 20 have some form of definitely orgnn ia$d recreation. The contrary is true of the three Greek Catholic churches. Other figures show that 10 of 22 AltVEKTISEMEN T. The Easiest Way to End Dandruff There is one sure way that never fails to remove dandruff completely, and that is to dissolve it. This de stroys it entirely. To do this, tiust get about four ounces of plain, ordinary liquid arvon; apply it at night when retiring; fise enough to moisten the lea Ip and rub It in gently with the finger tips. By morning, most if not nil, of your dandruff will tie gone, and two or three more applications w:ll com pletely dissolve and entirely destroy every single sign and trace of it, no matter how much dandruff you may have. You will find, too, that all itching nnd digging of the scalp will stop ln / stantly, and your hair will he fluffy, lustrous, glossy, silky and soft, and look and feci a hundred tin.os better. You can get liquid arvon at any drug store and four ounces is all you you will need. This simple remedy lias never hern known to fail. ADVERTISEMENT. TRYSULPHUR ON AH! ECZEMA SKIHI Costs Little and Overcomes Trouble Almost Over Night. Any breaking out of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying Mentho Sulphur, declares a noted skin specialist. Be cause of its germ-destroying proper ties, this sulphur preparation Instant ly brings ease from skin Irritation, soothes and heals the eczema right up and leaves the skin clear and smooth. It seldom fails to relieve the tor ment without delay. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain a small Jar of Rowles Mentho-Sulphur from any good druggist and use It like cold cream. AIM'KRTIWKWKNT. BEST LIVER AND BOWEL HUE If Headachy, Bilious, Sick, Constipated No griping or Inconvenience fol lows a gentle liver and bowel cleans ing with "Cascarets." Sick Head ache. biliousness, gases, indigestion, and all such distress gone by morn ing. Most harmless laxative for men, women and children—10c boxes, also 25 and 50c sizes, any drug store ' AIM KRTIMKMKMT. Hair Often Ruined By Careles* Washing Soap should bo used very carefully, If you Hunt to keep your hair looking its best. Many soaps and prepared shampoos contain ton much free nl kali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and ruins it. The best thing for steady use Is Mulslfled cocoanut oil shampoo, which Is pure and greaseles*. and Is better than anything else you ran use. '■ ’j v, o or three teaspoonfuls Is suf ficient to cleanse tlie hall" and scalp thoroughly. Klmplv moisten the hair with water and rub It In. It makes nil abundance of rich, creamy lather, whkh rinses out easily, removing every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and excess oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and leaves only the scalp soft, and the hair line and silky, bright, lustrous, fluffy, wavy, and easy to manage. you can get Mulslfled cocoanut oil slum poo at any drug store; It Is In prnsivr, jFii'l h few rulin'*** will nip ply rvery r lnb<*r <»f the f.iinily f°r month* I.utheran churches in Omaha provide organized recreational facilities. Ten of IS Presbyterian churches, nine of 19 Methodist churches, five of 10 Kplscopal, two of six Christian, four of six Congregational, none of five Rvangelical, none of three Churches of Hatter Day Saints, neither of two Spiritualist churches have some form of definitely organ ized recreation. There la one Church of the Breth ren and one First Reformed church. Doth maintain adequate recreational facilities, both physical and social, according to the survey. Right congregations are affiliated and observe the Jewish religion, eith er orthodox or reformed. Young men's and women's Hebrew associa tions take care of all organized rec reation of Jewish churches. Jewish congregations in Omaha en joy the recreational facilities provid ed by the Jewish Welfare federation, which occupies the entire third floor of a downtown structure. A well equipped gymnasium, reading room, rest room, are at the disposal of Omaha Jews. Clubs and Classes. Other activities include dances, so cial programs, Bojr Scout troops, Wolf clubs, Newsboys' club and classes In calisthenics. There are also basket ball and baseball teams anil girls’ volley ball teams. A choral club Is mad« up of mem bers of the Senior Young Wonosn’s association. Seven thousand families are repre sented or included In the enrollment of the 34 Roman Catholla churches. One has a colored congregation. Five of these churches have well equipped gymnasiums. The univer sity gymnusium at Creighton la util ized by the congregation of a nearby church, while the recreational activi ties of another are under the direc tion of the Catholic Sokol. In all, 20 Omaha Roman Catholic churches have organized forms of recreation. Twelve basket hall teams, two vol ley ball, six baseball teams consist of members from these 20 churches. Moving pictures are shown and some have playgrounds. Four groups constitute the support of 22 Lutheran churches in the city limits. They are known as the United, Swedish, United Danish and Missouri Synod. It Is stated that some of these are opposed to recrea tional programs. Church Has Tennis Court. Of 10 which have organized means of recreation, one has its own gym nasium. In three others, large base ments are used for gymnasiums. One of these churches maintains a tennis court—the only one maintained by a church in Omaha. Three volley bull teums, seven basket ball squads, one handball team and two indoor baseball nines represent various Lutheran churches in the field of athletics. Many diversified interests are pro mulgated by the 17 white and six colored Presbyterian congregations here. It is said in the report and survey that these churches are es pecially active in the promotion of wholesome social activities among their young people. Social activities among Presbyterian churches are largely confined to entertainments and to informal games. "Their recreational programs are above the average," was the observa tion made by Prof. Sullenberger of the Baptist churches, of which five have colored congregations. Y’ounger and smaller parishes re ceive much of the Influence brought to hear by the 10 Episcopal churches in Omaha. These churches maintain a central department of social ser vice. Recreational programs are aa yet little developed by Christian churches here, according to the survey. How ever, this Is attributed largely to the fact that the largest Is situated con veniently near the Y. M. C. A. at Seventeenth and Harney street*, and makes use of the numerous recreation facilities provided by the association. Sport* Prevalent Basket ball and other aporte aro the center of ambltiou* Interest among the sdx Congregational churches. Social clubs, well organized, feature the activities of the I-Atter Day Saints. Reeding rooms are main talned by the Christian Scientists, with three churches. N’o recreational programs are main tained regularly by the Spiritualist churches. Athletics and socials com prise the busy activity of the United brethren. A basket ball team la main tained hy the congregation of the First Reformed church. The First Unitarian church provide* social rec reatlon in abundance. N’o organized forms of recreation are offered by the Peoples church, the Salvation Army and the Volunteers of America. Summary of Omaha churches shown churches In the city support three community houses, own 16 gym nasiums, use nine church basements aa gymnasiums, rent or haVS access to 10 other gymnasiums, conduct seven <«llsthenlc classes, support 39 basket ball teams, 13 baseball outfits, eight volley hall teams, one football team, one handball team, two tennis teams, one wreetllng team, one box ing team, two bowling teems, one pool, two sthletle clubs, have 28 Boy Scout troops, two girl reserves, nine Campfire Olrla’ organizations, 11 play ground*. 27 show motion pic tures and stereoptlcon slide*, 33 con duct class socials, 14 have clubs, two have secret societies and 17 partici pate In miscellaneous other activities, supported by the church. There is one N'azarane church In Omaha. To Meet at Waldorf-Astoria. New York, Jan. 19.—Advance guard of the democratic national committee came to New York from Washington yesterday and surveyed the held where the political battle for the party presidential nomination will be waged next June. They established llalsioti with the nonpartisan citizens commit lee, picked Ilia Waldorf Astoria, hotel for national committee headquarter*. In spected and approved Madison Square Garden as an Ideal political arena, and began the vast work of organiza tion neeessary to the entertalnmertt of at least 200,000 expected visitors Lee Christinas Near Death. New Orleans, Jsn. 19.—The cnnrti tlon of General Jam Christmas, noted soldier of fortune, who has been mak ing a gnme fight against a complica tion of diseases, which resulted In acute anemia, contracted In the jun glen of Central America while direct ing revolutionary campaigns In that country,'Was reported by hospital al tendunta today ua critical Tiniest Newsboy in Omaha Looks Up at Yardstick; Has Seen 14 Winters Studies Business and History at Tech High—Saves Money He Earns. You've seen Angelo Rosgltto. He's the smallest newsboy In Omaha, he's 14, and sells The Omaha Bee In front of the Peters Trust building from 4 till 6:30 p. tn. dally. Angelo will never be big enough to cause Jack Dempsey any worry. Still he couldn't “walk under a duck” and he Is more than “knee high to a grasshopper.” Most people take a bird's-eye view of Angelo. He's nearly as tall as a yardstick and he's bright as a tack. Angelo isn't always going to he a newsboy. No sired He is getting an education. lie graduated from Edward Rosewater school and now is attending Technical High. "What are you studying. Angelc?” “English, civics, business relations, physical training and European his tory,” says Angelo, rattling off the big words Just like an archbishop. He knows all about Washington and Abraham Lincoln and Taft and Harding and everything. His bright syes and smiling mouth and quick answers indicats his ready mind. "What are you going to be when you're through school?” “A street cleaner,” suggests one of his newsboy friends, and leaps away Just In time to escape Angelo's rush. ”1 don't know,” says Angelo. “Like to be a professor In a col lege or keep a cigar sjore or he a business man?” I'd like to be a professoi perhaps or perhaps a business man,” he de cides. “Do you like the girls, Angelo?” "Aw,” laughs Angelo, "I ain’t started going around any yet.” “The girls like him,” volunteers his newsy friend. “They always buy Bees from him.” And again the laughing Angelo Is constrained to chase the big boy away. "':'t<tt6eio "What do you do with all your money?" “Save It," says Angelo. "Got $10,000 saved up?" Angelo laughs. "Yes, $10 would be more like It." “Do you sell papers on Sundoy too?" “No," says Angelo, "I go to church on Sundays, to Phllomena's.” Angelo lives at 1441 South Eleventh street with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rossitto, .and his two brothers, Joe. 13, and Yanno, S. He has a sister, too, Mrs. Mary Malonl. Witness Mixed in Quinton Case Accountant Admits Errors in Records on Cross-Examina tion hv Defense. Special Mt.pnt.-h In The Omalm He*. Plattsmouth, Neb., Jan. 19.—O. M. Campbell of Lincoln, public ac-. countant, became badly muddled dur ing a grueling five and one-half hour's cross examination by attorneys for Sheriff Carl D. Quinton, charged in a grand jury Indictment with mal feasance in office. Campbell had tes tlfied to shortages amounting to ?r.r,o in reports made by the sheriff In 1922 and 1923, the time covered by the in dictment. The defense cross examlnadlon took up about 30 items included in the ac co'uutant’s report, and ail but three or four were shown to be fn error. The amounts ranged from r,0 cents td |56 and totaled $200. The fees were shown to he either included In the reports of other quarters or listed under title* simllnr to the correct titles. Sale Sri Aside. The largest item, $56, firt* fees In a land sale, was shown to be an Incor rect entry, when the court journal was Introduced showing tint the sale had been *et aside by the court, Campbell admitted that he had not in vest gated to see if the sale had been completed. Campbell also admitted that he had made ft mistake in a $26 charge and was unable to explain one for $15. The state Introduced a number of witnesses who testified that the Sins and Kaufman homes bore a reputa tion as being places where liquor could be obtained. The state rested at 3 o'clock. Twd Omaha members of the N'a tional guard, Frank Patterson and Harry U. Arms, testified that during the encampment In August, 1922. Sheriff Quinton asked them to try and buy liquor et the Sans home, to be used ns evidence against the place. Ilycrs on Slaml. Gug Hyers, former state sheriff, said he hail received reports that a still whs being operated at the Sans home and had talked the case over with Quinton, lie testified that Quin ton said lie knew beer and wine was kept there, but was unable to get evidence of a still. O. L. Greenfield, Omaha ne co'untant, testified regarding the al leged shortages. District Judge Troup dispensed with the usual week-end recess and an nounced that court would lie in ses slon all day Saturday. Tt Is not ex pected that the case will he completed before late Monday or Tuesday. South Honors Robert E. I Ity tuiiriiitsd rrrss. Atlanta. <la., Jan. lit The smith ta day paid linmngo to the memory of Gen. Robert K. Dee. Governor* of southern states, con federate veteran* and inen and wo men high In rank In national and state affairs, stood with bowed heads as tons of granite crashed down the precipice of Htone Mountain, leaving on a 30'foot square, the head of the south's greatest general standing out In relief, caved In native rock. As the granite rumbled Its way from the working platform to the ground below, two American flags, covering Dee's features, were drawn aside as Mrs. <'. Helen Plans, 04, widow of a confederate colonel who died In battle and a charter member of the United Daughters of Hie Con federacy, commanded Stone Mountain to give forth the head of t.ee, coin mander-In ch|pf of I lie armies of the confederacy. Dee's head Is the first unit of what Is destined to he one of the world's greatest monuments. Cut In living stone, llie head of General Per Is the central figure about which will he carved a panoramic group of Dixie's Immortal* ns an everlasting memorial to those Who died for I tic confederate cause. 20 Titled Gentlemen Flush to Ijnnd V. Y. Job Paying $20 a IFeek New York, Jan. 19.—An adver tisement 111 loeal newspapers for "the services of several gentlemen possessing bona tide Kuropean titles" yesterday brought 50 appli cations to the manager of a new dancing pavlllion, who decided he wanted noblemen for host* and In structors. Of the 50, six said they were Aus trian counts, three claimed British litlrx, three Russian and one tier mail said lie was a second enusln or the former kaiser. All asserted they could prove tliclr claims to blue blood. Three said they were willing to work for $50 a week, while one asserted lie would not leave his present job, which paid $53, for less than $5fi. To Go to G. A, R. Meet. Boston, Jan. 10.—President Coolldgc would find it a “pleasure and satisfac tion” to xisit Boston as the RU»«t of the state durinR the O. A. R. con vention next August, he has written to (iovernor Cox in reply to the gov ernor's Invitation. "It will lie my effort." the pres, dent wrote, "to adjust public engSRe ments so that an acceptance of your invitation may be possible.” AIIVFRTIKKM F.NT. u 77 99 For Grip, Influenza COLDS The mild winter has kept you free from Colds. H u m p hr e y s' “Seventy seven” will do the sathe; if you will keep it handy and take a dose at the first chill or shiver. System of Medicine mailed free. Price of “77" 30c mid $1 00, at Pruic Stores, nr sent on remittance or C. O. P Parrel Pn«t Our Risk Humphreys' Ifnm#o. I Medicine (V. IB0 William St . Nrw York. Lift Off-No Pain! Doran't hurt on# hit! I>rop n llttlr "Fr##*ono" on nn n< hlng corn, tn ptnntly that rmn ntnpa hurting, than ahortly you lift it right off wit It fin gora. Your ilruut i t polls u tiny hottla of "I'ror/ono'' for a fo\v oonts, aufflrlant to remove awry haul oorn, soft corn, or rorn hotwron I ho tora, and (ho foot ealluaop, without aorrnoaa or ttiita lion# Beveridge Warns Supreme Court Decisions on Constitutional Questions by Bafe Majori ty Held. New Tork, Jan. 19.—Publlo resent ment egalnst the increasing fre quency of 6-to*4 decisions of the United State supreme court Invali dating important congressional legls lation threatens to curb or abolish the powers of the court, former Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana told the New York State Bar association in annual session last night. Mr. Beveridge held thAt limitation of the powers of the court would mark the collapse of the principle of judicial review upon which the gov ernment was founded. He urged that attorneys throughout the land go be fore the public in energetic defense of the court and that the nine su preme court Justices exercise "poli tical sagacity and Judicial statesman ship" by handing down decisions more nearly unanimous and less dte serving the popular complaint against "one man rule." It would be in violation of ths con 1 stltution for congress to pass laws restricting or abolishing of ths su preme court's power of review over legislation, said the speaker. He sug gested, however, two ways in which Justices of ths court might allay any clamor aroused by Mo-4 decisions. "Perhaps," he said, "the Justices might agree among themselves that they will not invalidate an act of congress unless two-thirds of them agree that it is unconstitutional. Surely the overthrow of a national statute is as Important as a verdict of guilty In an Impeachment trial or the rejection of a presidential veto, each of which requires a two-thirds ma jority. Would not ail of us prefer decisions of the supreme court to be unanimous or by decisive majoritiee?" As a still wiser remedy, Mr. Bev eridge suggested: "Keargunient in all constitutional rases where on a first hearing, the oourt finds a 5-to 4 decision likely would change the unfortunate condi tion. At any rate, a public announce ment by the court that in all such doubtful situations such cases might be twice argued and twice considered would make annulment of laws even by a majority of one Justice, far more acceptable to the public mind and conscience." He expressed a further belief that constitutional amendments should be framed and ratified by "legislative conventions" especially elected for the purpose rather than by legislators, "who sre elected for other tasks and are subject to group pressure and pa. ticular influences." I Fifty-Eighth Anniversary. Shenandoah, la., Jan. 19—Mr. and Mrs. W. H. W. Wax are celebrating their 58th anniversary. Mr. Wax is ynmanmder of the G. A K. post. They were married at Oregon, Mo„ January 17, 1866, soon after Mr. j,Wax's discharge from the army. He [will 1st 80 at his next birthday, Janu Kry 31. and ahe will be 76 soon. Cost of Paris Drinks Mounts With Dollar Part*. Jan. 19.—Paris gave a new sort of gasp yesterday as the high coat of living hit the bars and cafes a stiff wallop. The price of all drinks went up from 26 to 30 per cent following the dollar In Its upward climb. Turning from the bars to the | restaurants after paying the new high price for intoxicant*, the thirsty and hungry souls also dls covered that all food prices had risen In the same proportions. Change in Law Is Not Sought Measure, However, Is Laid Aside for Further Consid* eration. By Aanoriattd Frwii. D*s Moines, la., Jan. 19.—Talk of a possibility that the special session of the legislature might be called upon to change the elate primary law, eo as to lower or eliminate the clause requiring a candidate to poll 15 per oent of the vote to gain a nomination, proved without foundation yeeterday when the primary law wea taken up by the senate elections committee. No such proposal was made and mem ben declared It would not be advo cated by the committee. The matter was threshed out during the fortieth general assembly and, many members feel, should not be attacked now, in a political year. The primary law, however, wa* not reported out. the committee laying It aside for further consideration of the registration provisions. A clause pro viding for certification of unregistered voters, who change their places of res Idence,. raised the objection that dis franchisement might result In rural districts, and the measure was put over. The hill covering nominations by political organizations which are not political parties, however, will go on the calendar tomorrow with a new section designed to open the way for establishment of new parties. The new section, proposed by Sen ator Wlchman of Hancock county, the committee chairman, would define a political party as a statewide organ ization which has elected a central committee and drawn up a platform stating Its policies toward govern ment for t(»e state and nation. The amendment also provides that no such organization shall place a ticket In the field In any political sub division of the state unless It runs a ticket for the state offices. The house held a late afternoon ses slon at which half a dozen bills were reported out but none were acted up on. The morning session of the low er body also brought forth no action on measures, while the senate passed four relating to forfeiture of con tracts. registration of voters, and presidential electors. All were codlfi cation meatuses and embodied no Im portant changes. The senate today probably will take up the marriage and Incest bill to which the house attached a clause requiring 30 days to elapse between the filing of an application and the issuance of a marriage license. A committee report In the senate ftyn pos»d to strike out the provision. HFEfTiTiTEI MOTHER:-Fletcher's Castoria is especially prepared to relieve Infants in arms and Children all age* of Constipation Wind Colic To Sweeten Stomach Flatulency Diarrhea Regulate Bowels Aids in the assimilation of Food, promoting Cheerfulness, Rest, and Natural Sleep without Opiates -r To avoid imitations, always look for the signature ofC*LaSi/f7<e&**A* ‘roven directions on. each package. Physicians everywhere recommend it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVEBTI8EMENT. DO YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK? Have You Rheumatism, Kidney, Liver or Bladder Trouble? Pail, or dull ache in the hack 1* often evidence of k.dney trouble. 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